Swapping Joysticks
Swapping Joysticks is your home for LGBTQIA+ gaming content presented by Twitch streamer Ben Austwick (BiggusBennus) and games journalist Ed Nightingale (ed_nights).
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Episodes
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
All the awards have been handed out, so let's turn to the biggest discussion of the year.
What is our top 10, and what wins the Swapping Joysticks Game of the Year 2023?
Also, to take part in the giveaway, answer the questions at http://swappingjoysticks.com/competition
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
It's that time of year again and we hope you're ready for The Swapping Joysticks Awards 2023! We choose a winner from 8 different categories and reveal the Community Games of the Year Top 10.
Also, pay close attention for part one of our game giveaway!
00:00:00 Intro
00:06:20 Hottest mess
00:18:43 Biggest surprise
00:35:00 Best new IP
00:53:52 Catchiest Song
01:04:34 Best boss fight
01:17:26 Sexiest voice
01:33:05 Best old game
01:52:43 Best remaster
02:10:35 Community Game of the Year Top 10
02:18:22 Wrap up
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
What a week it's been since The Game Awards! So much for an end-of-year lull. Ed's played Echoes of the Fallen, the first DLC from Final Fantasy XVI and he's also played through Final Fantasy 2, the Pixel Remaster version. Ben's been playing Marvel's Spider-Man 2, with a fair chunk on the PlayStation Portal!
Also, we chat about gaming news, including The Day Before (which Ed played), linear Zelda games, and Twitch's new nudity guidelines.
Plus, what you've been playing!
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
We've just watched The Game Awards 2023! Let's run through everything that got announced, what we loved, what we didn't care about, what we thought of the winners, and everything else (except the SEGA news, which we forgot about - blame the fact that we're recording this at 6am). Plus, what you've been playing!
We mention:
Baldur’s Gate 3
The Finals
Final Fantasy 16: Echos of the Fallen
Lego Fortnite
Rocket Racing
God of War Ragnarök Valhalla
Dave the Diver x Dredge
Skull and Bones
Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
Tales of Kenzera Zau
Rise of the Ronin
Black Myth Wukong
Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide
Thrasher
No Man’s Sky new expansion
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Visions of Mana
Pony Island 2: Panda Circus
Big Walk
Monster Hunter Wilds
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons remake
Harmonium the Musical
Exodus
No Rest for the Wicked
The Casting of Frank Stone
OD
Jurassic Park Survival
Marvel’s Blade
Exoborne
Light No Fire
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Inbox: It's the return of Inbox, and we're discussing your questions all about Mario. From what side characters we think deserve their own games to why they never need to come to any other platform, and how Untitled Waluigi Game needs to happen, this is the Mario chatter you've been waiting for.
Inbox is a weekly bite-sized show where we discuss a different topic each week. Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/biggusbennus or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SwapJoysticks to be notified when we're looking for topic questions!
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Oh wow, no sooner had a leaker shared the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer all over the internet, Rockstar released it in full HD glory!
Join us as we chat about the trailer, what we want to see from the game, how they keep it fresh for another decade, and much more.
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Ep 113: We've had a week off in Cape Verde and are back feeling fully refreshed. Ed's played (and finished) the remastered Super Mario RPG, and Ben's been playing a lot of the original Final Fantasy VII.
We also have a long debate stemming from a big bit of Twitter drama when we were away regarding whether content creators should be paid to produce sponsored videos and the ethics behind it.
Plus, we chat about what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news!
00:00:00 - Intro & holiday chat
00:16:51 - Super Mario RPG
00:30:50 - Super Mario Wonder
00:34:29 - Final Fantasy VII (Original)
00:53:29 - What you've been playing
01:07:43 - Is it ethical for content creators to receive money to make content?
01:57:38 - Outro
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Ep 112: It's been busy week full of gaming and Ed's finally completed Alan Wake 2. He's got a lot to say on it, especially after completing Alan Wake Remastered earlier this month.
Ben's also bought a PlayStation Portal and found it's more than adequate for what he wants from it. He's also fully finished Pikmin 4, which is a feat in itself (for him). Plus, we chat about what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news!
**Podcasts will be released on Fridays from now on, with the first on December 1st**
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:30 - PlayStation Portal
00:13:07 - Pikmin 4 00:19:22 - Lies of P
00:26:32 - Alan Wake 2
00:47:57 - What you've been playing
01:06:37 - Headlines (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth update, The Last Of Us Part 2 Remake, Steam Autumn Sale)
01:16:09 - Outro
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Ep 111: We're joined by the MMORPG creator, caster, host and streamer, Rook to chat all things MMORPGs. We discuss the state of FFXIV, Dawntrail, WoW, Guild Wars 2, and the future of FFXIV and other MMORPGs.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:50 - Our MMO history
00:09:02 - Casting for FFXIV & WoW (including PvP)
00:24:23 - Las Vegas & London Fanfests 00:40:59 - The FFXIV community
00:49:12 - Dawntrail & new job(s) 01:06:23 - The red suit and cosplaying!
01:10:20 - The music of FFXIV
01:15:48 - The future of FFXIV and MMOs
01:28:35 - WoW on Xbox
01:33:07 - Thank yous & outro
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Ep 110: We've both been playing some fantastic games this week. Ed has been stuck into a Marvel's Spider-Man 2 web and can't put the game down, while Ben is trying his hardest to save it for a YouTube let's play. Meanwhile, Ben has found himself in marathon gaming sessions with Cities Skylines 2. With recommended settings found on Reddit, he's having no issues with performance and can fully enjoy this incredible sequel. Ben has also played a bit of Super Mario Wonder and, as expected, it's pretty awesome too.
Plus, we chat about what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news!
00:00:00 - Intro & future guests announcement
00:11:22 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2
00:25:33 - Cities Skylines II
00:40:01 - Super Mario Wonder
00:43:54 - What you've been playing
00:53:18 - News (Pokemon DLC & Blizzcon announcements)
01:09:00 - Outro